College Application Essays

Anyone who has lived it can tell you--growing up with a single parent is hard. With a mother who had just turned 18 when she conceived, things have never really come easy for me or for my family. Don't get me wrong, I grew up with more love and support than most kids I know. However, college was not even remotely on my young parents' minds. For me, it means the world to me to achieve this not only for me,...

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College Admissions Advice

Most popular extracurricular activities at my college

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Florida State is a constantly bustling, busy and growing campus. Clubs, intermural sports, Greek Life, and more flourish with the Seminole student body. If you have an interest, it's likely that there's a group of students who feel the same and would love...

My favorite course thus far, and why

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“Child Growth and Development” was taught by an instructor I randomly ran into in the hall a few weeks prior to my enrollment. Mid-December me solemnly wandered a random building after hours, major-change papers in hand, feeling utterly defeated when he noticed me, stopped me, and introduced himself. This older man in jeans and a t-shirt, whom I assumed was a custodian, led me to a spacious office adorned with framed certifications and degrees.
He took the time out of his busy day, busy life, to speak to me and help me get my life straight–I was no one...

What I like about my school’s location and culture

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Florida State, located in the heart of Tallahassee, is overflowing with spirit, pride, and culture. At Florida State, you are immersed in Southern...

Whether I took out loans or applied for scholarships, and my advice

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Although I received a Bright Futures scholarship, school is not cheap by any means. Being of those "students to live on loans" and only half way done, having over $20,000 in debt to my name is stifling. However, I am here to preach! Your education is...